Demian Maia vs Josh Koscheck set for UFC 163

I also think he beat Johnny and still a little irritated that he didn't get the W. I'm a bigger fan of Maia than of Kos, but I just don't see him being able to deal with kos's athleticism or explosiveness. Just my $.02

Wow! I wasn't expecting that,I respect the call considering you like Maia, and we all know Josh can be a real D!ck at times. Hendricks/Kos was a close fight but I still feel Kos clearly should have had his hand raised, I'm still chapped about it. My big concern is how much tread is left on Josh's tires. I'm not shocked Lawler beat him but at how easy he made it look

Wow! I wasn't expecting that,I respect the call considering you like Maia, and we all know Josh can be a real D!ck at times. Hendricks/Kos was a close fight but I still feel Kos clearly should have had his hand raised, I'm still chapped about it. My big concern is how much tread is left on Josh's tires. I'm not shocked Lawler beat him but at how easy he made it look

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I think Kos could be nearing the end and I think the Lawlor fight was stopped a lil' early, just see Kos being to athletic for Maia. If Maia can't get him down I see Maia taking an involuntary nap.

fitch is a much better fighter then Kos and we all saw what happened to him except i have a feeling Maia will sub kos

Whaaat? A much better fighter? Koscheck has power and his wrestling is far better than Fitch's. Koscheck won't get taken to the ground at all in this fight which is going to force Maia to stand. He might be up there in age, and hasn't been very consistent since the 2nd GSP fight...but I have a feeling Kos gets the KO here. Just too much athleticism for Maia to handle.

Sometimes I think that not only is Joe Silva's job an easy one but that I or a number of other Junkies could do a better job of it. I could be wrong since I don't know all the ins and outs but it definitely appears that way on occasion.

Joe Silva's Job as MMA fans see it:
1. Match two fighters. (Doesn't always have to be in the same weight class)
2. Walk in the cage and shake the hand of the winner when it's over

Sometimes I think that not only is Joe Silva's job an easy one but that I or a number of other Junkies could do a better job of it. I could be wrong since I don't know all the ins and outs but it definitely appears that way on occasion.

Joe Silva's Job as MMA fans see it:
1. Match two fighters. (Doesn't always have to be in the same weight class)
2. Walk in the cage and shake the hand of the winner when it's over

Scheduling, convincing fighters to take fights when it's in their best interest, finding late replacements due to injury....

Scheduling, convincing fighters to take fights when it's in their best interest, finding late replacements due to injury....

Right...I thought of that but even that doesn't seem like it would be that big of deal with. It's like a boss asking his employee to work on Saturday. Sometimes asking is all you have to do, sometimes you have to remind them they are making time and a half. I think Joe Silva's biggest advantage is longevity in the sport. He's likely developed good relationships with many of the fighters so he knows how to talk to each one and what to expect from them. That learning curve would be the hardest part.

Who knows how many people said no to fighting Kos or Maia for that fight to be made. I just know, it wouldn't have been my first choice for either guy.

This is pretty rough for both of them, not sure what Joe Silva was thinking, but Maia wanted a top guy and someone to compare strength and grappling to GSP, and Kos said he only wanted a name, and so he gets Maia, but im glad to see this getting plenty of attention, should some good sprawls to watch...

Right...I thought of that but even that doesn't seem like it would be that big of deal with. It's like a boss asking his employee to work on Saturday. Sometimes asking is all you have to do, sometimes you have to remind them they are making time and a half. I think Joe Silva's biggest advantage is longevity in the sport. He's likely developed good relationships with many of the fighters so he knows how to talk to each one and what to expect from them. That learning curve would be the hardest part.

Who knows how many people said no to fighting Kos or Maia for that fight to be made. I just know, it wouldn't have been my first choice for either guy.

But then you have to do that with 350 guys on the roster....setting up 10-12 fights per card on 30+ cards. 24 fighters x 30 events is 720 individuals during the year...and obviously not every fighter on the roster is as easy to deal with as GSP or Chael Sonnen.

Plus Koscheck/Maia is still very interesting....Maia is coming on as a WW and Koscheck has been a perennial top 10 WW who almost beat Johny Hendricks. This fight will really prove where Maia sits in those rankings. I'm personally taking Koscheck.

But then you have to do that with 350 guys on the roster....setting up 10-12 fights per card on 30+ cards. 24 fighters x 30 events is 720 individuals during the year...and obviously not every fighter on the roster is as easy to deal with as GSP or Chael Sonnen.

Plus Koscheck/Maia is still very interesting....Maia is coming on as a WW and Koscheck has been a perennial top 10 WW who almost beat Johny Hendricks. This fight will really prove where Maia sits in those rankings. I'm personally taking Koscheck.

This is pretty rough for both of them, not sure what Joe Silva was thinking, but Maia wanted a top guy and someone to compare strength and grappling to GSP, and Kos said he only wanted a name, and so he gets Maia, but im glad to see this getting plenty of attention, should some good sprawls to watch...

Hey this could turn out to be one helluva fight or a real sleeper but it is an interesting match style wise, regardless of whether it makes sense or not. Match Makers make the matches, these guys are paid to bang. All part of being in the"Warrior Business"

But then you have to do that with 350 guys on the roster....setting up 10-12 fights per card on 30+ cards. 24 fighters x 30 events is 720 individuals during the year...and obviously not every fighter on the roster is as easy to deal with as GSP or Chael Sonnen.

Plus Koscheck/Maia is still very interesting....Maia is coming on as a WW and Koscheck has been a perennial top 10 WW who almost beat Johny Hendricks. This fight will really prove where Maia sits in those rankings. I'm personally taking Koscheck.

It's a full time job, not a hobby. That wouldn't be that bad. 2012 would have been challenging with all the injuries. But so far, there it no part of that job that sounds all that hard. And let's be honest, Joe Silva isn't doing it all by himself. He probably orchestrates much of big fights and signs off on the smaller fights but I doubt he's making all of the phone calls. All of them, but not all of them. He probably has lackey's relaying offers and faxing contracts.

It's a full time job, not a hobby. That wouldn't be that bad. 2012 would have been challenging with all the injuries. But so far, there it no part of that job that sounds all that hard. And let's be honest, Joe Silva isn't doing it all by himself. He probably orchestrates much of big fights and signs off on the smaller fights but I doubt he's making all of the phone calls. All of them, but not all of them. He probably has lackey's relaying offers and faxing contracts.

It's a full time job, not a hobby. That wouldn't be that bad. 2012 would have been challenging with all the injuries. But so far, there it no part of that job that sounds all that hard. And let's be honest, Joe Silva isn't doing it all by himself. He probably orchestrates much of big fights and signs off on the smaller fights but I doubt he's making all of the phone calls. All of them, but not all of them. He probably has lackey's relaying offers and faxing contracts.

With the way that Dana/Lorenzo work, I highly doubt Joe Silva got into that position by being lazy. Whatever his job consists of...I'm sure its a fair amount, and he's definitely good at it.